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EVSP504 - Fisheries Management

This course examines the principles and theory of fisheries management with major emphasis on the human dimension in fisheries management, fishery assessment, population dynamics, and common management practices.
Course Objectives:
• Apply ecological concepts and principles to problems in fisheries management.
• Select and apply the quantitative methods of fisheries assessment.
• Assess the habitat requirements of both common and threatened and endangered fisheries resources.
• Apply a variety of methods and techniques used to manage fish populations and their habitats.
• Apply the concept of ecosystem management to fisheries management activities.
• Analyze the regulations and issues (social, economic, ethical, and ecological) in the management and conservation of fisheries resources.

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